Agile-PM

AI with Human Decision Making – Strikes a Right Balance in Agile Methodology

There has been an extensive discussion about AI and human interaction in Agile Methodology. In reality, AI and human decision-making are not opposing forces, they are complementary allies. AI enhances efficiency, predictability, and risk management, while human intuition, creativity, and emotional intelligence remain crucial for Agile success. By finding a right balance, organizations can leverage […]

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How AI is Transforming Agile Project Management

I have been a TPM for a long time. Like anyone in this (IT) field, I have also witnessed this rapid evolution of technology firsthand, along with emergence of numerous tools and techniques. With AI becoming an integral part of our lives, it is naturally reshaping Project Management strategies also, in particular Agile Methodology. Agile

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How to Recognize That a Job Interview May be a “Trap Interview”

Recently, a friend of mine shared an experience during a job search & interview process that many of us might not recognize as a “trap interview.” He asked me to share some thoughts on this, and here’s my perspective: A “trap interview” occurs when an organization conducts an interview without a genuine intent to consider

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Surviving a Tough Job Market as an IT consultant

A few days ago, I had a discussion with some of my professional friends about today’s fiercely competitive & a very slow IT job market, where surviving, let alone thriving, requires more than just technical skills. With mass layoffs, rapid technological shifts, and increased reliance on AI, professionals must rethink their approach to career stability.

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Importance of a ‘Burndown Chart’ in Agile Methodology

Program and project management professionals are likely familiar with the term “burndown chart,” yet not everyone realizes its significance in Agile methodology. A burndown chart is a vital tool that visually represents remaining work in a project or sprint alongside the work already completed. It helps teams track progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and evaluate whether

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How AI Enhances Agile Retrospectives – Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

After a fruitful discussion with my fellow PMs, I feel that writing an article on Enhancing Agile Retrospectives with AI will be a worthwhile endeavor because it highlights how AI can transform retrospectives from subjective discussions into data-driven and actionable improvement sessions. Traditional retrospectives often suffer from bias, repetition, and lack of follow-through, or difficulty

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Unlocking Potential of SAFe Agile With AI

AI plays a critical role in enabling successful implementation of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to build intelligent customer solutions. I felt a strong inclination to channel my thoughts into exploring and writing about significance of implementing SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in conjunction with AI. Combining these two transformative forces not only to modernizes traditional frameworks

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Agile Sprints – And a Multi Team Priority Environment

  Foster Shared Vision and Priorities – Define overarching OKRs that guide teams toward common results. Each team can break these down into specific sprint goals, ensuring their work aligns with higher-level business priorities. Cross-Team Stand-Ups or Syncs – Schedule periodic cross-team syncs (SCRUM) to review progress, address blockers, and manage dependencies. Utilize tools e.g.

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Agile Environment Tight Deadlines & Changing Requirements

To all my Technical Project and Program Managers friends out there: How often have you faced the challenge of balancing evolving customer requirements with tight deadlines in an Agile environment & still keeping your client happy? Leverage Product Backlog – Focus on Prioritization of user stories based on business value and urgency – Evangelize product

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